Tinubu’s visit: Police ban drones, restrict traffic in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has implemented security measures ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the state on Friday, November 5, 2026. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the president is scheduled to inaugurate projects and conduct a town hall meeting with political stakeholders.

Commissioner of Police Baba Mohammed Azare announced during a press conference in Uyo that the command is working with other security agencies to ensure a hitch-free exercise. Daily Post Nigeria reports that there will be a total restriction on the flying and operation of drones within the Uyo metropolis, and the use of fireworks is also banned throughout the visit. These measures are intended to prevent panic, eliminate security distractions, and allow personnel to respond to genuine concerns.

Punch Nigeria also reported that the command has banned drones and restricted traffic in Uyo. Daily Post Nigeria further stated that certain routes will be restricted from the public to ensure the free flow of traffic for the president's entourage.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria — 2 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.